Voting Rights

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MM

Discussion Starter · Apr 17, 2012

Our right to vote as an American citizen is protected by the Constitution.

My question: Do you think anyone and everyone should be given the right to vote?

This includes:
Criminals in jail/ released from jail.
People who are unable to make decisions for them self (such as mentally handicapped people, mentally insane, etc.)
People who are not American citizens. Maybe they have a green card and live in the US?
And anyone else.

Should there be a voting age? Can a 13 year old make his own decisions?

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BrrrrrrrrrroBROBRO

· #2 · Apr 17, 2012

Masked Mamba said:
1. Criminals in jail/ released from jail.
2. People who are unable to make decisions for them self (such as mentally handicapped people, mentally insane, etc.)
3. People who are not American citizens. Maybe they have a green card and live in the US?
4. Should there be a voting age? Can a 13 year old make his own decisions?

1. Yes. Unless they're incarcerated.
2. Yes.
3. Nope. Maybe if they're in the process of acquiring citizenship.
4. 18 is one of the few federal set age limits that is perfect for this.

MM

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 17, 2012

BrrrrrrrrrroBROBRO said:
1. Yes. Unless they're incarcerated.
2. Yes.
3. Nope. Maybe if they're in the process of acquiring citizenship.
4. 18 is one of the few federal set age limits that is perfect for this.

What if the immigrant has lived here their entire life, speaks english and is a hard worker?
And why is 18 the perfect age?

BrrrrrrrrrroBROBRO

· #4 · Apr 17, 2012

Masked Mamba said:
What if the immigrant has lived here their entire life, speaks english and is a hard worker?
And why is 18 the perfect age?

I don't even think it's possible for an immigrant to live in the U.S. for 18 years off of strictly green cards making no attempts at emigrating.

And honestly, it's maturity. While there's always going to be some people who mature earlier, or mature later, that's the best age if you're looking to have voters that actually think independently/aren't following their parents pressed ideology/are actually educated.

G

· #5 · Apr 17, 2012

I don't think 13 year olds should have the right to vote. They're still not mature enough to make major life decisions.

MM

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 17, 2012

BrrrrrrrrrroBROBRO said:
I don't even think it's possible for an immigrant to live in the U.S. for 18 years off of strictly green cards making no attempts at emigrating.

And honestly, it's maturity. While there's always going to be some people who mature earlier, or mature later, that's the best age if you're looking to have voters that actually think independently/aren't following their parents pressed ideology/are actually educated.

Of course its possible. Some people are lazy and consider themselves citizens if they've lived here their whole life. I know someone who has this and got sent back to Mexico.

Should people have to take a test? A lot of people still arent mature at age 18. The average citizen knows nothing about politics or even their rights.

MM

Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 17, 2012

Pyro said:
I don't think 13 year olds should have the right to vote. They're still not mature enough to make major life decisions.

I was a very mature 13 year old :tash:

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Some 18 year olds have the same mentality as a 13 year old.

Shamalamadingdong1

· #8 · Apr 17, 2012

IQ Tests should be required for voting.

G

· #9 · Apr 17, 2012

Masked Mamba said:
I was a very mature 13 year old Some 18 year olds have the same mentality as a 13 year old.

But generally speaking... 13 year olds just aren't mature enough. I mean, we're talking about 7th and 8th graders here haha.

MM

Discussion Starter · #10 · Apr 17, 2012

Pyro said:
But generally speaking... 13 year olds just aren't mature enough. I mean, we're talking about 7th and 8th graders here haha.

What about people with mental disabilities? People who are legally insane? (Hypothetically speaking, of course. I have nothing against them.)

MM

Discussion Starter · #11 · Apr 17, 2012

Shamalamadingdong said:
IQ Tests should be required for voting.

Why?

G

· #12 · Apr 17, 2012

Masked Mamba said:
What about people with mental disabilities? People who are legally insane? (Hypothetically speaking, of course. I have nothing against them.)

Wait, CURRENTLY, are those populations barred from voting?

Shamalamadingdong1

· #13 · Apr 17, 2012

Masked Mamba said:
Why?

Mainly because I am tired of the exceptionally stupid voting.

MM

Discussion Starter · #14 · Apr 17, 2012

Pyro said:
Wait, CURRENTLY, are those populations barred from voting?

I dont know :oblivious:

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Im just wondering what you think. It's all hypothetical

MM

Discussion Starter · #15 · Apr 17, 2012

Shamalamadingdong said:
Mainly because I am tired of the exceptionally stupid voting.

Arent those people American citizens too? If they can work and handle a job, people can certainly vote. Stupid people work.

Shamalamadingdong1

· #16 · Apr 17, 2012

Masked Mamba said:
Arent those people American citizens too? If they can work and handle a job, people can certainly vote. Stupid people work.

I'm going to end up severely derailing your thread if this line of thought continues.
Back to your topic. Enjoy haha.

Iamapony

· #17 · Apr 17, 2012

IQ tests for voting, stupid people need not vote

MM

Discussion Starter · #18 · Apr 17, 2012

Shamalamadingdong said:
I'm going to end up severely derailing your thread if this line of thought continues.
Back to your topic. Enjoy haha.

I give you permission. I just want people's opinions. I think there should be an IQ test to drive to be honest.

NewGod

· #19 · Apr 17, 2012

I think you should be 21 to join the military drink smoke and vote. 21 is the age where you physically and mentally done growing.

Shamalamadingdong1

· #20 · Apr 17, 2012

TheTruest said:
I think you should be 21 to join the military drink smoke and vote. 21 is the age where you physically and mentally done growing.

On this note... I think the drinking age should be lowered.

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